Anonymous
02/12/2014 20:06
Subject: This is my nanny....introduction.....how do you feel?
It's totally fine with me (degree in Early childhood, ex-teacher, proud nanny,15 plus years experience). I'm also fine with sitter.
Anonymous
02/12/2014 14:25
Subject: This is my nanny....introduction.....how do you feel?
Etiquette-wise, the proper way to introduce someone is by name, THEN connection to you.
This is Jamie, my sister.
This is Rob, our attorney.
This is Jessica, my son's nanny.
This is Jamie, my sister.
This is Rob, our attorney.
This is Jessica, my son's nanny.
Anonymous
02/12/2014 14:14
Subject: This is my nanny....introduction.....how do you feel?
It's always bothered me when my MB or DB refers to me as their nanny; "this is MY nanny". It's not as bad when they say "This is Sam, my nanny" but what I prefer is either "This is Sam, OUR nanny" or "this is Sam, Brandon's nanny".
I also really dislike it when an employer refers to me as their "friend" or "helper" or "she helps out with Brandon". If I were a babysitter that'd be fine but if I'm working full time and spend more time with your kid than you do, I'm not just helping out
I think of myself as their employee and their son's caregiver/nanny, not their nanny though, not their friend. With that said, I don't care at all what my charge calls me or what title he uses; Sam, friend, pal, nanny, babysitter, etc.
I also really dislike it when an employer refers to me as their "friend" or "helper" or "she helps out with Brandon". If I were a babysitter that'd be fine but if I'm working full time and spend more time with your kid than you do, I'm not just helping out
I think of myself as their employee and their son's caregiver/nanny, not their nanny though, not their friend. With that said, I don't care at all what my charge calls me or what title he uses; Sam, friend, pal, nanny, babysitter, etc.
Anonymous
02/12/2014 10:03
Subject: This is my nanny....introduction.....how do you feel?
I prefer to be introduced by my name. "This is Larla, she takes care of Aiden." It would be irksome to be introduced that way by someone you have a friendly relationship with, however I do think you are overreacting and need to remember that you ARE her employee not her friend. At least she introduces you. I once had an MB that didnt even introduce me. She and her friend would simply talk around and over me as if I were furniture.
Anonymous
02/12/2014 09:58
Subject: This is my nanny....introduction.....how do you feel?
I kind understand why it might irk you a bit, but I do think you are overreacting.
Anonymous
02/12/2014 09:48
Subject: This is my nanny....introduction.....how do you feel?
yes. you are not her friend, you are an employee specifically a nanny. unless you were best friends before being hired, you're overreacting.
Anonymous
02/12/2014 09:20
Subject: This is my nanny....introduction.....how do you feel?
Yes I am the nanny.....but it annoys me when my mob introduces me like that? Sometimes I am her friend who watches her ds...but suddenly it changed to this is my nanny.....
Am I overreacting?
Am I overreacting?